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Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (July 4, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opens Today:

Today’s the day! Head over to Sugarloaf to see what their talented team of downhill MTB trail crafters have come up with. See their map and purchase tickets by using the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Saddleback Bike Park + Lift Rides:

Saddleback has offically kicked off their scenic lift rides and their lift serviced mountain biking is also open. Learn more and purchase your tickets on their website, linked below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.com

Live Music at 45 North:

45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

Date	Time	Artist
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

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Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
July 4	5:00-8:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
July 5	5:00pm-8:00pm	Treblemaker
July 10	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
July 11	5:00-8:00pm	Xander Nelson
July 12	5:00-8:00pm	Hello Newman
July 17	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
July 18	5:00-8:00pm	Jay Larkin
July 24	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
July 25	5:00-8:00pm	Leah Hersom
July 26	5:00-8:00pm	Loose Threads
July 31	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
August 1	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
August 2	5:00-8:00pm	The Smith Collaboration
August 7	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Karbovicky
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
September 12	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
September 13	4:00-7:00pm	Sierra Sounds
September 19	4:00-7:00pm	Rob Fowler
September 26	4:00-7:00pm	Xander Nelson
October 3	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
October 4	4:00-7:00pm	The Only Hope Band
October 10	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
October 12	4:00-7:00pm	Skosh

westsidebeergarden.com

44th Annual Logging Festival:

The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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Ruff Mountain:

Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

sundayriver.com

Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks Next Friday!
Friday August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

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Pink Talking Fish:

Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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Summer Activities:

As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Decorate in Style:

Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

With the surprise heat and beautiful weather, many people have been looking for things to do outside. To make it as easy as possible, we’ve created a full page with all kinds of things to do outside during the summer and fall months. Check it out! Summer Activities

Weather:

We’re in for a great day today, perfect to celebrate America’s 249th Birthday. Looking ahead, we’ve got warm temps all weekend long. Sunday is currently looking amazing, get outside and enjoy the great temps!

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	65°	73°	82°
Low:	53°	53°	60°

Based out of Rangeley

Have a happy and safe fourth!

– Keegan

July 4, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 27, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Community Work Day @ BigRock	June 29	June 29	One Day
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Community Work Day:

Join fellow BigRock skiers and riders for a community-wide work day at the mountain. Starting at 9:00am, you could help paint lift shacks, pick up trails, and move firewood. For more information or to RSVP, follow the link below.

facebook.com/bigrock

Mt. Abram Shows New Website:

Have you been to Mt. Abram’s website recently? Well if you did, you would notice their new look. Check out this new, modern looking site by clicking the below.

mtabram.com

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Big Moose Mountain Summit:

There has been a lot of talk recently about the summit of Big Moose Mountain. The area, which hasn’t offered lift-serviced skiing since March of 2004, has been making waves in the ski community. Recently, the non-profit has completed servaying and testing of the area and have been rasing the funds to rebuild the summit ski patrol building. In a post to Facebook earlier this week, they teased something more than just a building but we’ll have to wait and see if they announce anything more on that subject. See the photos and read more below.

facebook.com/friends-of-the-mountain

Sugarloaf Bike Park Showcases New Map:

If you aren’t already excited to check out ‘Maine’s Newest Bike Park’, seeing their brand new trail map might change things for you. Recently, the resort posted the trail map ahead of their July 4 opening. Check it out and learn more about their bike park below.

sugarloaf.com

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Saddleback Lift Service:

Saddleback recently completed work on their South Branch Quad. This work was on the lift’s haul rope. A photo posted by one of their lift maintenance team members, Wilkins, showed the progress.

Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.com

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Live Music at 45 North:

45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

Date	Time	Artist
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

Get A Free Indy Pass:

Last week, Indy Pass released a new program where you can get a free Indy Pass by sporting some version of “IndyPass”, “SkiIndy”, or whatever else you can come up with on your license plate. The company says that for every year the plate reads that combo, you will be sent a free Indy Pass. To read more, click the link below.

indyskipass.com

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through October. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band
July 3	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Krapovicky
July 4	5:00-8:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
July 5	5:00pm-8:00pm	Treblemaker
July 10	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
July 11	5:00-8:00pm	Xander Nelson
July 12	5:00-8:00pm	Hello Newman
July 17	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
July 18	5:00-8:00pm	Jay Larkin
July 24	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
July 25	5:00-8:00pm	Leah Hersom
July 26	5:00-8:00pm	Loose Threads
July 31	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
August 1	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
August 2	5:00-8:00pm	The Smith Collaboration
August 7	4:00-7:00pm	Michael Karbovicky
August 8	5:00-8:00pm	Tom LeClerc
August 9	5:00-8:00pm	The Cobblestones
August 14	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
August 15	5:00-8:00pm	Rob Fowler
August 16	5:00-8:00pm	The Lypht
August 21	4:00-7:00pm	Jay Larkin
August 23	5:00-8:00pm	Dirty McCurdy
August 28	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
August 29	5:00-8:00pm	Kitty & JT
August 30	5:00-8:00pm	Cosmic Ramblers
September 5	4:00-7:00pm	Pete Kilpatrick
September 6	5:00-8:00pm	Northside Ramblers
September 12	4:00-7:00pm	Steve Moore
September 13	4:00-7:00pm	Sierra Sounds
September 19	4:00-7:00pm	Rob Fowler
September 26	4:00-7:00pm	Xander Nelson
October 3	4:00-7:00pm	Jordan Kaulback
October 4	4:00-7:00pm	The Only Hope Band
October 10	4:00-7:00pm	Toby McAllister
October 12	4:00-7:00pm	Skosh

westsidebeergarden.com

44th Annual Logging Festival:

The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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Ruff Mountain:

Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

sundayriver.com

Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

Friday, June 20 – Cowboy Angels Today!
Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks
Friday August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

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Pink Talking Fish:

Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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Summer Activities:

As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Decorate in Style:

Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Advertisements

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Wow this past week was a hot one! As we dip back down to normal tempatures towards the weekend, we can’t help but notice the forecast below. When things warm back up again, make sure you know all the areas you can take a dip in the water. See all swimming areas here: Swimming

Weather:

Well it looks as if the heatwave has passed and we are once again back to cool weekend tempatures. If you liked the heat, don’t fear as it looks as if it could be returning as quick as Monday.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	70°	59°	69°
Low:	43°	51°	57°

Based out of Rangeley

Get ready for another warm spell!

– Keegan

June 27, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 20, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf Course	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Get A Free Indy Pass:

This week, Indy Pass released a new program where you can get a free Indy Pass by sporting some version of “IndyPass”, “SkiIndy”, or whatever else you can come up with on your license plate. The company says that for every year the plate reads that combo, you will be sent a free Indy Pass. To read more, click the link below.

indyskipass.com

Elyte Performance Fitting:

Head over to Sugarloaf Golf Course on Saturday, June 21 for their Elyte Performance Fitting presented by Callaway. Join us the folks from Callaway as they share the game-changing innovations in this incredible new lineup of drivers. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

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Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.com

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Live Music at 45 North:

45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 23	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

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Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 20	4:00-7:00pm	Jed Allen
June 26	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band

westsidebeergarden.com

44th Annual Logging Festival:

The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

maineforestrymuseum.org

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Ruff Mountain:

Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

sundayriver.com

Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

Friday, June 20 – Cowboy Angels Today!
Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks
Friday August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

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Pink Talking Fish:

Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

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Summer Activities:

As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Decorate in Style:

Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

Gosh! Last weekend was amazing: no rain, warm temps, and endless sunshine. While today looks a little rough, the luminous glow of sunshine on Saturday will make it all worth it!

Weather:

The temps are rising throughout the weekend as we start to get ready to enter the heat wave. As of writing this email, we”re forecasting temps in the high 80’s early next week. That would be a great day to call in sick and enjoy all of the Summer Activities that the Maine mountains have to offer.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	67°	71°	75°
Low:	54°	49°	58°

Based out of Rangeley

Have a nice weekend!

– Keegan

June 20, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (June 6, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
National Trails Day Hike @ Saddleback	June 7	June 7	One Day
Best of Maine Voting Ends	June 12	June 12	One Day
Saddleback Bike Park Opens for Pedal Power	June 13	June 13	One Day
Rangeley Lupine Festival	June 14	June 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation Golf Tournament @ Sugarloaf Golf Course	June 16	June 16	One Day
Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the Season	June 19	June 19	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Elyte Performance Fitting @ Sugarloaf Golf Course	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sunday River Summer Kick Off	July 3	July 5	Three Days
Scenic Lift Rides @ Saddleback	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs, Sat-Sun
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sunday River	July 3	August 31	Every Thurs-Sun
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Scenic Lift Rides @ Sugarloaf	July 4	August 31	Every Fri-Sun
Fireworks @ Sunday River	July 5	July 5	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting next weekend on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activities for all ages. Purchase tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

mainelyskiing.com

Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

Voting Ends Thurs, June 12

Downeast Magazine’s Best of Maine 2025 voting is now open. Five ski mountains are on the list this year. Camden Snow Bowl, Mt. Abram, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River are all up for the title of Best Ski Mountain in Maine. While I won’t tell you which mountain I voted for, here are my other votes for the categories:

Food & Drink:

Bakery – Momo’s Cheesecakes
Bar – Bigelow Brewing Company
Brewery – Bigelow Brewing Company
Chocolatier – Wilbur’s of Maine
Coffee Roasters – Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
Hard-Cider Maker – Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider
Ice-Cream Maker – Fielder’s Choice

Arts & Culture:

Maine Pro or College Sports Mascot – Slugger / Portland Sea Dogs

Home & Garden:

Architect – Barrett Made
Builder – Barrett Made

Travel & Play:

Golf Course – Sugarloaf
Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
Ski Mountain – ???
Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub

Vote Now

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National Trails Day Hike With MATC:

Head on up to Saddleback on National Trails Day, this Saturday, June 7, for a hike with the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Learn more and sign up using the link below:

saddlebackmaine.com

Saddleback Bike Park Pedal Power Open:

The Saddleback Bike Park will be opening their trails to pedal power only next Friday, June 13th. While the South Branch Quad isn’t slated to open until July 3, the trails are ready to rip. Check out the map and purchase tickets using the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Rangeley Lupine Festival:

The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exhibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their website below.

historicrangeley.org

BMOM Golf Tournament:

Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

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Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation:

The Titcomb Ski Club Educational Foundation will be hosting a golf tournament on Monday, June 16. Shotgun start at 9:00am at Sugarloaf Golf Course. For additional questions or to register, click the link below.

forms.gle/titcomb

New Sticker Just Dropped:

A brand new sticker has just hit the shop with the release of the state’s new pine tree license plate. The new sticker matches our Chickadee Plate with “Skier” as the text. Pick one up today to match your new plate!

mainelyskiing.com/stickers

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Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunately, their lifts need some work before they can load guests. This lift work has resulted in the bike park opening much later than anticipated with the opening date set for June 19. Learn more and purchase tickets below.

mtabram.com

Big Moose Mountain Meeting:

On Monday, Big Moose Mountain attended the Town of Greenville’s meeting where they received a $50,000 pledge toward the acquisition of the ski resort property, thanks to a strong showing of support. On Tuesday, the Watt Family and the Indian Hill Trading Post put up a matching $50,000 pledge toward the mission. The non-profit is looking good right now but there is still lots to go! If you have the ability to donate, the link is below.

skibigmoose.com

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Elyte Performance Fitting:

Head over to Sugarloaf Golf Course on Saturday, June 21 for their Elyte Performance Fitting presented by Callaway. Join us the folks from Callaway as they share the game-changing innovations in this incredible new lineup of drivers. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

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Sunday River Summer Kick Off:

Kick start summer at Sunday River with loads of events and fireworks on July 5. Join other skiers and riders from Sunday River for the unofficial start of the summer season at the resort. With live music, fireworks, scenic chairlift rides, and more! See the full schedule of events below.

Thursday, July 3

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm

Friday, July 4

Event Name	Location	Time
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Kids Adventure Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	11:30am-2:30pm

Saturday, July 5

Event Name	Location	Time
Scenic Lift Rides	Chondola	10:00am-4:00pm
Lawn Games	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Kids Adventurre Scavenger Hunt	South Ridge	10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday River Outfitters	South Ridge	10:30am-3:30pm
Live Music – Northside Ramblers	South Ridge	2:30pm-5:30pm
Live Music – The Middle Men Band	South Ridge	6:00pm-9:00pm
Fireworks	South Ridge	9:00pm

sundayriver.com

Live Music at 45 North:

45 North at Sugarloaf will be offering live music every Monday, all summer long. See the full schedule below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 16	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
June 23	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 7	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 14	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
July 21	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
July 28	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 4	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 11	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers
August 18	5:00-7:00pm	Robin Cottle
August 25	5:00-7:00pm	Don Rogers

sugarloaf.com

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Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
June 6	4:00-7:00pm	Chris Goodenough
June 7	4:00-7:00pm	Lee Stearns
June 13	4:00-7:00pm	Lucas Roy
June 14	4:00-7:00pm	The Pond House Trio
June 20	4:00-7:00pm	Jed Allen
June 26	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band

westsidebeergarden.com

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44th Annual Logging Festival:

The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

maineforestrymuseum.org

Ruff Mountain:

Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

sundayriver.com

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Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. The free concerts on the beach will be performed by the the following artists on the dates below.

Friday, June 20 – Cowboy Angels
Friday, July 11 – Work Trucks
Friday August 22 – Seagrass
Friday, September 26 – Jordan Kaulback

sugarloaf.com

Pink Talking Fish:

Pink Talking Fish will be at Sunday River on both Friday, July 25 and Saturday July 26. Tickets are now avalable to be purhcased through Sunday River by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

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Sunday River Tough Mountain Challenge:

The Tough Mountain Challenge comes to South Ridge on Saturday, July 26 with the Mini Mountain Challenge for the kiddos on Sunday, July 27. See the course, learn more, and register by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com/tough-mountain-challenge

Summer Activities:

As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

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Decorate in Style:

Bring the outside in with our various ski related prints. Complete your house or ski condo with photos of Maine Ski Mountains. We offer 20×16″ prints or framed options as well! Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

Last Chair:

I wasn’t complaining about those warm temps we saw in the later part of this week. The sunshine was a welcome change from what has become the normal of clouds, rain, and cold weather.

Weather:

We’re looking at a little bit of a cool down compared to the recent temperatures. Although this brings it back to normal temps this time of year, the rain isn’t looking good. Take today or Sunday and get out, swing a club, explore the birds, or hit any of your favorite hiking trails.

Day:	Friday:	Saturday:	Sunday:
High:	71°	66°	68°
Low:	57°	54°	50°

Based out of Rangeley

Gotta go, the birds are calling!

– Keegan

June 6, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (May 23, 2025)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Summer Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox whenever we release new emails. In this email, we will highlight all the summer activities in or around the Rangeley Area!

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
The Pub at Saddleback Reopens	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sunday River Golf Course Open for the Season	May 23	May 23	One Day
Sidecountry Sports Bike Sale @ Camden Snow Bowl	May 24	May 24	One Day
Sugarloaf Golf Course Opening Day	May 25	May 25	One Day
Tin Mountain Roundup @ Sugarloaf	May 30	June 1	Three Days
Rangeley Birding Festival	June 5	June 8	Four Days
Rangeley Lupine Festival	July 14	July 14	One Day
Black Mountain of Maine Golf Tournament @ Oakdale Country Club	June 14	June 14	One Day
Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens for the Season	June 19	June 19	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	June 20	June 20	One Day
3rd. Annual WinterKids Mountain Mayhem @ Mt. Abram	June 21	June 21	One Day
Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous	June 21	June 22	Two Days
Arts & Crafts Show in Rangeley	July 3	July 3	One Day
Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Park Tentative Opening Day	July 4	July 4	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	July 11	July 11	One Day
44th. Annual Logging Festival in Rangeley	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Ruff Mountain @ Sunday River	July 11	July 12	Two Days
Pink Talking Fish @ Sunday River	July 25	July 26	Two Days
Tough Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 26	July 27	Two Days
Mini Mountain Challenge @ Sunday River	July 27	July 27	One Day
Cheap Trick @ Rangeley Health and Wellness	July 27	July 27	One Day
Oquossoc Day 2025	August 16	August 16	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	August 22	August 22	One Day
Summer Après Series @ Sugarloaf	September 26	September 26	One Day

Sunday River Golf Course:

Sunday River’s Golf Course is now open ‘fore’ the season. Explore the course and book your next gorgeous, yet challenging round below.

sundayriver.com

Big Moose Needs Your Help:

On Thursday, the mountain posted to Facebook asking for help. They are currently in the permitting process with LUPC to reconstruct the former Ski Patrol Cabin & training center at the top of the mountain. The goal is that this project will be a community build, ideally fall of this year. If this effort is something that you would like to be involved in, reach out to the non-profit. They are asking for help with engineering, design, materials, fundraising, and labor. They ended the post hinting at a new summit lift. Read the full post below.

facebook.com

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Tin Mountain Roundup:

The Sugarloaf Golf Club will continue it’s early-season tradition of collecting canned food in exchange for discounted golf rounds during the annual Tin Mountain Round Up, next weekend. Golfers can play 18 holes for just $49, with cart included, by donating three or more non-perishable food items to benefit local food banks. Learn more and book tee times by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Black Mountain Redoing Lodge Flooring:

Black Mountain in Rumford has been busy working inside, which was perfect given all of the recent rain, replacing their old flooring. They have been wripping out the carpet and will be replacing it with fresh, new stuff. See all of the photos on their Facebook page, linked below.

facebook.com

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Saddleback Reopening For Summer:

Saddleback is waking up from the Mud Season and gettign ready for Summer. The Pub is now open for the Summer Season. The Retail shop is also open. While the lift rides and mountain biking announcements will come later. Learn more on their website.

saddlebackmaine.com

Sidecountry Sports Hosting Bike Sale:

Sidecountry Sports is hosting a bike sale to benefit the trails at Camden Snow Bowl. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to Midcoast Trails Stewardship and earmarked to work directly with the Snow Bowl, and Camden Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Nathan to improve the trails at the Snow Bowl. All kinds of bikes are accepted — children’s, mountain, road, gravel and hybrids. Bikes must be in good working order to be accepted for the sale. Sidecountry is accepting bikes at its Rockland location, at 481 Main Street, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and at it Trailside location at the Camden Snow Bowl on Thursday, May 22, and Friday, May 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. See the article below.

penbaypilot.com

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Rangeley Birding Festival:

The Rangeley Birding Festival is a four-day event that is all about birds in and around the Rangeley area. Starting on Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8. With signature events like lift rides up Saddleback’s Rangeley Express, A Paddle on the Kennebago River, and activites for all ages. Purcahse tickets on their website below and see the full event schedule there.

rangeleybirdingfestival.com

Best Of Maine Voting Now Open:

Downeast Magazine’s Best of Maine 2025 voting is now open. Five ski mountains are on the list this year. Camden Snow Bowl, Mt. Abram, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River are all up for the title of Best Ski Mountain in Maine. While I won’t tell you which mountain I voted for, here are my other votes for the categories:

Food & Drink:

Bakery – Momo’s Cheesecakes
Bar – Bigelow Brewing Company
Brewery – Bigelow Brewing Company
Chocolatier – Wilbur’s of Maine
Coffee Roasters – Carrabassett Coffee Roasters
Hard-Cider Maker – Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider
Ice-Cream Maker – Fielder’s Choice

Arts & Culture:

Maine Pro or College Sports Mascot – Slugger / Portland Sea Dogs

Home & Garden:

Architect – Barrett Made
Builder – Barrett Made

Travel & Play:

Golf Course – Sugarloaf
Maine State Park – Baxter State Park
Ski Mountain – ???
Trivia Night – Sarge’s Sports Pub & Grub

Vote Now

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BMOM Golf Tournament:

Black Mountain of Maine’s board of directors presents the annual golf tournament at Oakdale Country Club. This 18 hole, 4 ball scramble is on June 14th with an 8:00am registration & 9:00am start. Lunch will be at 2:00pm & is included with the registration fee. The deadline to register is May 28th. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

Titcomb WILL Install A New T-Bar:

What was going to be the first summer since 2018 where no new lifts were getting installed in Maine, Titcomb has signed a contract with Doppelmayr to replace T-Bar 2 with a brand new one! Titcomb has been fundraising for a few months now trying to raise enough money to add 3-phase power to the mountain, improve snowmaking, and of course, replace T-Bars 1 and 2. Currently, Lift 2 is removed and production has started on the new lift. The mountain is continuing to fundraise with a hope that both lifts 1 and 2 could be replaced. Click the link below or scan the QR code to donate!

titcombmountain.com

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BigRock Won NSAA’s Safety Award:

The NSAA’s 2025 Safety Awards happned this week and one exciting announcement has come from the big convention: BigRock Mountain has won ‘Best Guest Safety Program’! The mountain won thanks to their innovative Ski4Life button program. The way it works is that wearing a green button shows that you are a complete beginner. A blue button states you are comfortable with skiing and riding to the triple chair. Finally, a black button states that you are fully able to go to the summit and that you are a strong intermediate skier. Congratulations BigRock and see the other winning mountains by clicking the link below.

nsaa.org

Big Moose Mountain:

On Monday, Big Moose Mountain posted to Facebook with some exciting updates. For starters, the non-profit recieved a check for $25,000 from the Gardner Family Trust. The mountain also posted about recieving a 2014 Prinoth BR350 groomer. They say this will help modernize their fleet and bring more reliability to the Greenville Mountain. See their exiting updates by following them on Facebook, linked below.

facebook.com

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Jim McCormack Retires:

For those who don’t know him, Jim McCormack was the Competition Director at Sugarloaf. A wonderful article was written about him by skiracing.com. Check it out and read his story by clicking the link below.

skiracing.com

Maine Ranks High For Ski Vacations:

According to the BBN Times, Maine ranks 4th as the Best U.S. State For A Ski Destination. Maine even beat out states like Montana, Utah, and New York. Read the article below.

bbntimes.com

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Rangeley Lupine Festival:

The Lupine Festival will be happening on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Outdoor Heritage Museum. Located at 8 Rumford Road in Oquossoc, over 40 local Maine vendors will be there. The Museum and its store will also be open for visitors. Admission is free but access to the museum’s exibits are $8.00 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Learn more on their webiste below.

historicrangeley.org

Mt. Abram Bike Park Opens 6/19:

Mt. Abram has been hard at work getting their mountain bike trails and lifts ready to go. Unfortunalty, their lifts need some work before they can load guests. This lift work has resulted in the bike park opening much later than anticipated with the opening date set for June 19. Learn more and purchase tickets below.

mtabram.com

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WinterKids Mountain Mayhem:

Take part in something amazing happening at Mt. Abram Bike Park! On Saturday, June 21, WinterKids will be hosting a 12-hour mountain bike and trail running challenge. This is both a physical challenge and a meaningful fundraiser. Sign up and learn more by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Rangeley Oquossoc Adventure Rendezvous:

This two-day, 40-mile paddling event is part of the Maine High Peaks PaddleFest and goes from June 21 to June 22. For more information and to register, click the link below.

northernforestcanoetrail.org

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Sugarloaf Bike Park Opening July 4:

‘New England’s Newest Mountain Bike Park’ will be opening in the Whiffletree Area on July 4th weekend. Lift tickets are as low as $25 for the whole day. On Friday and Saturday, the lift will spin from 10:00am – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sundays. Learn more and purchase your ticket by clicking the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Westside Beer Garden Music Schedule:

The Westside Beer Garden at Mt. Abram recently shared their summer music schedule through June. See all of the dates and artists listed below.

Date	Time	Artist
May 23	4:00-7:00pm	Jeff Kilton
May 24	5:00-8:00pm	D-No And The Full Send
May 30	4:00-7:00pm	Jim Tassee
May 31	4:00-7:00pm	Tom LeClerc
June 6	4:00-7:00pm	Chris Goodenough
June 7	4:00-7:00pm	Lee Stearns
June 13	4:00-7:00pm	Lucas Roy
June 14	4:00-7:00pm	The Pond House Trio
June 20	4:00-7:00pm	Jed Allen
June 26	4:00-7:00pm	Jonah Bruce
June 27	5:00-8:00pm	Bryon Glaus
June 28	5:00-8:00pm	The Middlemen Band

westsidebeergarden.com

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44th Annual Logging Festival:

The 44th Annual Logging Festival will be taking place in Rangeley Maine on July 11th and 12th. This year’s parade theme is “Forests From Around The World”. The parade will be on Saturday, July 12 and everyone is welcome to enter a float. To learn more, contact the Maine Forestry Museum’s Parade Coordinator, Linda Sikes at (207) 491-6566. See their website below.

maineforestrymuseum.org

Ruff Mountain:

Sunday River’s Annual Ruff Mountain, a weekend filled with dogs. Dock-jumping dogs, live music, great food, and plenty of fun for the whole family is waiting for you at Sunday River on July 11th and 12th. Learn more and see the full event rundown below.

sundayriver.com

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Summer Après Series at Sugarloaf:

Sugarloaf will once again be hosting the Summer Après Series on the Beach. While the specifics haven’t been announced, the dates are listed below:

Friday, June 20 – TBD
Friday, July 11 – TBD
Friday August 22 – TBD
Friday, September 26 – TBD

sugarloaf.com

Support BigRock:

Help support BigRock Mountain by signing up for the various positions they need to take the mountain to the next level. See the list below and sign up by clicking the link.

Events & Community Engagement
Grant Writing & Fundraising
Marketing & Photography
Trail Maintenance & Glading
Race Program
Ski Instruction
Ski Patrol
Terrain Park
Snowmaking
Major Construction Projects
Annual Mountain Cleanups & Work Days

docs.google.com/forms/bigrock

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Get Ready For Summer:

As the days get warmer, we’re starting to think about summer activities. There’s a lot to do in the Western Maine mountains during the “off-season”, and we want to lay it all out for you. Click over to the Summer Activities page to see the rundown, linked below!

mainelyskiing.com/summer-activities

Brand New Prints:

Decorate your house or condo with photos from Maine Ski Mountains. We offer them just as is or framed. Check out the print shop today!

mainelyskiing.com/prints

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Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

Webcams:

Keep an eye on your favorite mountain with their webcams. With multiple cameras, you’re guaranteed to get the best view. Watching the sunset? You can go back in time if you missed the best part. Check them out. by clicking the link below!

May 23 and there’s a fresh dusting of snow at the top of Saddleback and Sugarloaf.

saddlebackmaine.com

sugarloaf.com

sundayriver.com

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Last Chair:

What in the world? Winter isn’t done yet! Most high elevation areas saw a fresh dusting of SNOW *checks calendar* IN LATE MAY! This all happened yesterday and overnight last night.

Weather:

After all those cold temperatures, apparently cold enough to snow, we will have just a few more days of this before Mother Nature will kindly give us some warmth and sunshine… even if it’s only short lived. Monday, Memorial Day looks nice! After all this rain and cold temperatures, I’m more than ready for warm days filled with LOTS of sunshine.

Snow? Really?

– Keegan

May 23, 2025

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (April 19, 2024)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	0 / 68	0%
Sugarloaf	109 / 176	62%
Sunday River Reopening Tomorrow	0 / 139	0%
Pleasant Mountain	0 / 47	0%

Trail of the Day: Haywire (Sugarloaf)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Plus, check out our Featured Events page where we dive deeper into the events we don’t want you to miss!

All Events

Featured Events

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
’24 East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 20	April 20	One Day
Smalls To The Wall @ Smalls Falls	April 20	April 20	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 21	April 21	One Day
Saddleback Mountain Season Pass Prices Increase	April 22	April 22	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 27	April 27	One Day
Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Pleasant Mountain Season Pass Prices Incrase	April 30	April 30	One Day
Sugarloaf Marathon & 15K	May 12	May 12	One Day

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

Do you have what it takes to be the best in the East? Head over to Sugarloaf on Saturday, April 20, for their annual pond skimming championship. Learn more about this event by visiting their website below.

sugarloaf.com

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Season Pass Holder BBQ at Sugarloaf:

If you’re a season pass holder at Sugarloaf, make sure you stop by the base area on Sunday, April 21, for their annual Pass Holder BBQ. Learn more by clicking the link below!

sugarloaf.com

Smalls To The Wall 2024:

Don’t miss Smalls To The Wall on Saturday, April 20. This impressive event features a lineup of professional kayakers racing down Smalls Falls. For more information about this year’s event, head over to their Facebook page, linked below.

facebook.com

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Going Up Is Getting Faster:

This week, Pleasant Mountain announced The Summit Express. After 86 years, the mountain will finally add a high-speed, detachable quad to their lift lineup. The lift, which is a Doppelmayr refurbished High-Speed Quad, will take skiers and riders up to the top in under 5 minutes. The lift came from Sunday River’s Jordan Express lift and will be installed this summer.

Read all the stats about this exciting lift on their website.

pleasantmountain.com

NEW Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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A More Comfortable Ride:

BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill will be installing a brand new Doppelmayr Quad this summer. The new lift, which will have the same name as the double that currently sits in its place, will be called Gemini. BigRock started fundraising for the project back in 2021 but has secured enough for the payment to Doppelmayr. The surveying took place last summer, and construction is expected to start in the spring.

Read more on this project and donate to help BigRock make the Northern Maine ski experience even better on their website below.

bigrockmaine.com

Season Pass Sale:

Many resorts have already made their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

As Saddleback’s last chair was sent up the Rangeley Quad on Sunday, that left two ski resorts left: Sugarloaf and Sunday River. As part of their spring operating hours, they were closed Tuesday through Friday but will reopen this weekend. See the resort status for all the important information!

Weather:

The corn is ready as this past week we saw sunny skies and warm temps. When out on the hill. always be ready for spring conditions. Check the mountain lift status page before heading up to the mountain, linked below.

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Don’t forget the Gore-Tex!

– Keegan

April 19, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (March 29, 2024)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	32 / 68	47%
Sugarloaf	149 / 176	85%
Sunday River	100 / 139	72%
Pleasant Mountain	27 / 47	57%

Trail of the Day: Silver Doctor (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Bust ‘N’ Burn @ Sunday River	March 29	March 31	Three Days
Annual Cardboard Box Race @ Saddleback	March 30	March 30	One Day
Spring Fling @ Pleasant Mountain	March 31	March 31	One Day
Easter Egg Hunt @ Saddleback	March 31	March 31	One Day
Easter Egg Hunt @ Pleasant Mountain	March 31	March 31	One Day
Sugarloaf Easter Service	March 31	March 31	One Day
Sunday Rriver Easter Service	March 31	March 31	One Day
Easter Egg Hunt @ Sunday River	March 31	March 31	One Day
Spring Bash Weekend @ Saddleback	April 5	April 7	Three Days
Spring Fest Weekend @ Sunday River	April 5	April 7	Three Days
Sugarloaf Reggae Fest	April 11	April 14	Four Days
Pond-A-Palooza @ Sunday River	April 13	April 13	One Day
Sunday River Season Pass Holder Appreciation Lunch	April 14	April 14	One Day
’24 East Coast Pond Skimming Championship @ Sugarloaf	April 20	April 20	One Day
The Great Tailgate @ Sunday River	April 20	April 20	One Day
Sugarloaf Season Pass Holder BBQ	April 27	April 27	One Day

We’re on TikTok:

Better late than never, Mainely Skiing is now on TikTok! Drop us a follow by clicking the link below! Special shout out to TikTok user Ceci for being the first person to like our first post!

tiktok.com/mainelyskiing

Annual Cardboard Box Race at Saddleback:

The annual cardboard box race is happening on Saturday, March 30. The event is free to participate, but racers will need to register and sign a waiver. Race “vehicles” must only be made from duct tape, cardboard, paint, and decorations. Prizes for the most creative on-theme box. This year’s theme is “Out of This World” Learn more below

saddlebackmaine.com

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Easter Egg Hunts:

Saddleback, Sunday River, and Pleasant Mountain will host Easter Egg Hunts on Sunday, March 31. Click the link to your mountain below to learn more about each event.

Saddleback – saddlebackmaine.com
Sunday River – sundayriver.com
Pleasant Mountain – pleasantmountain.com

Spring Fling at Pleasant Mountain:

In what has become a veritable tradition at Pleasant Mountain, the Annual Spring Fling is Sunday, March 31. The Slush Cup, which is their pond skim, starts at 1:30 pm. Register (for free) in Guest Services starting at 8:30 am. Learn more below.

pleasantmountain.com

Spring Fest Weekend:

Celebrating Spring at Sunday River from Friday, April 5 to Sunday, April 7 complete with huge parties, music, and great spring skiing and riding. Come be a part of one of the biggest skiing parties in the White Cap area. Learn more and see the full event schedule by clicking the link below.

sundayriver.com

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Bust ‘N’ Burn:

Prepare to witness history reborn on March 29 – 31. After a decade’s wait, Bust ‘N’ Burn triumphantly returns to Sunday River, reigniting the heart-pounding legacy of the freestyle competition. Hosted by Donny Friggin Pelletier, you won’t want to miss this event. Learn more below:

sundayriver.com

Going Up Is Getting Faster:

This week, Pleasant Mountain announced The Summit Express. After 86 years, the mountain will finally add a high-speed, detachable quad to their lift lineup. The lift, which is a Doppelmayr refurbished High-Speed Quad, will take skiers and riders up to the top in under 5 minutes. The lift came from Sunday River’s Jordan Express lift and will be installed this summer.

Read all the stats about this exciting lift on their website.

pleasantmountain.com

Spring Bash at Saddleback:

Spring Bash is a blast from the past taking place from Friday, 4/5, through Sunday, 4/7. Enjoy live music, make a splash at the pond skim, slide the steel in the Rewind & Grind Rail Jam, and make some seriously fun spring turns. See the event schedule below.

Event Schedule:

Friday, April 5 – Spring Bash Weekend kick-off with the Mallett Brothers Band 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 6 – Rewind and Grind Rail Jam with GoonJam riders and Eastern Halfpipe Jam powered by PistenBully. DJ Eric AudiblEvents on deck 1-6 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 – Pond Skim at 12 p.m. and DJ Eric with AudiblEvents on deck 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Reggae Fest at Sugarloaf:

Join Sugarloaf for the 36th Annual Sugarloaf Reggae Festival, presented by Baxter Outdoors, on April 11-14, 2024. Prepare yourself for four days of music and non-stop parties at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain with two amazing headliners: John Brown’s Body and Long Beach Dub All Stars. The biggest party on the East Coast consists of two nights of music in the King Pine room, two days of outside entertainment on The Beach, three nights of music in The Widowmaker, reggae DJs at Bullwinkle’s, and more. Learn more and register below.

sugarloaf.com

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

NEW Featured Events Page:

Check out the latest page on the website: Featured Events. This is a page where we share the big events happening at Maine ski areas that you don’t want to miss! Check it out below:

mainelyskiing.com/featured-events

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A More Comfortable Ride:

BigRock Mountain in Mars Hill will be installing a brand new Doppelmayr Quad this summer. The new lift, which will have the same name as the double that currently sits in its place, will be called Gemini. BigRock started fundraising for the project back in 2021 but has secured enough for the payment to Doppelmayr. The surveying took place last summer, and construction is expected to start in the spring.

Read more on this project and donate to help BigRock make the Northern Maine ski experience even better on their website below.

bigrockmaine.com

Sunday River Pond-A-Pooloza:

The Pond-A-Pooloza is happening once again this year on Saturday, April 13. Registration is free, but to secure a spot, head to the Welcome Center at South Ridge Lodge between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to sign the dotted line and get your bib number. Costumes weigh heavy on your score, so come suited up in anything but a wet suit (unless you’re a wimp)! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall scores, plus best costume and biggest splash! Learn more below.

sundayriver.com

Season Pass Sale:

Many resorts have already made their 2024-25 season passes available for purchase. If you want the best deal with the best perks, you need to purchase now. Plus, look to see if purchasing a pass means you can ski the rest of this season with it! For all the pass info and pricing, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Total Solar Eclipse:

The Total Solar Eclipse will come through Maine on Monday, April 8th, 2024. It looks like BigRock Mountain and Big Moose Mountain will be right in the middle of the path. Saddleback and Sugarloaf will get some time in the darkness as well. Check out these events coming from the ski mountains.

Saddleback Lights Out Party: Total Solar Eclipse – saddlebackmaine.com
Sugarloaf Skiclipse – sugarloaf.com
Sunday River Solar Eclipse Viewing Party – sundayriver.com
Pleasant Mountain – pleasantmountain.com
Big Moose – skibigmoose.com

mainelyskiing.com/total-solar-eclipse

East Coast Pond Skimming Championship:

Do you have what it takes to be the best in the East? Head over to Sugarloaf on Saturday, April 20, for their annual pond skimming championship. Learn more about this event by visiting their website below.

sugarloaf.com

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Saddleback Lift Operations Shift:

This past week, Saddleback switched to their spring operating schedule. This change will shift all on-mountain services back one hour. For lifts and trails, see below

Midweek (Mon-Fri): 10:00-5:00
Weekend (Sat-Sun): 9:30-5:00

Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

21… That’s how many inches of snow we got from the last storm on Friday to Saturday. That made for some extremely special laps almost everywhere on the mountain. Sadly, though, mostly all week, we saw rain, rain, and more rain. While this didn’t necessarily hurt the mountains, it didn’t help.

Weather:

After the rain, we just need a break filled with good weather. Thankfully, this weekend is looking prime for that. We’re also keeping a watchful eye on the storm moving in next week for a potential snow day! Due to the strong winds predicted for Saturday, keep tabs on the current lift status, by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

Ok, Mother Nature… Enough rain!

– Keegan

March 29, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (February 2, 2024)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	67 / 68	99%
Sugarloaf	96 / 176	56%
Sunday River	130 / 139	94%
Pleasant Mountain	37 / 47	79%

Trail of the Day: Yetiville (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 10	March 20	Every Wednesday
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
WinterKids Family Day @ BigRock	February 4	February 4	One Day
Fat Bike Race @ Sugarloaf Outdoor Center	February 11	February 11	One Day
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Groundhog Day:

Happy Groundhog Day, Mainely Skiers! Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow which means we’ll have an early spring. That’s good news to us as who doesn’t love t-shirt skiing and sunny chairlift rides? While we will need to get to spring first, we’re looking ahead to the annual end-of-season parties.

mainelyskiing.com/events

Fire On The Mountain:

Sugarloaf’s Fire On The Mountain, this annual music-loving event is happening today through Sunday. With a packed lineup of bands and festivities, make sure to head over to Sugarloaf with your dancing shoes and get ready for a great weekend. Learn more about this event by clicking the link below!

sugarloaf.com

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February Break Fun:

Remember, as February Break approaches, make sure we are stocking up on gear for dress-up days at Saddleback; we want to look our very best going down our favorite trails! Sugarloaf is also hosting their February Fireworks at the end of the break on the 23rd! As we get closer to February Break, we’ll start sharing a total list of events so you can start to plan on the best mountain for you!

mainelyskiing.com

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

WinterKids Downhill 24:

Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!

winterkids.org

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Bucksaw Express:

Sugarloaf’s newest lift and biggest expansion since the SuperQuad, Bucksaw Express is set to spin for the first time on Friday, February 9. With a few activities surrounding West Mountain, you won’t want to miss this special moment. Learn more below.

sugarloaf.com

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!

• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, February 10th
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th (February Break)
• Thursday, February 22nd (February Break)
• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

What a good week for skiing in Maine and this weekend will be more of the same. Saddleback has been teasing something special over on Monteral. If you don’t know what it is, I suggest checking out their social accounts.

Weather:

This weekend is looking pretty safe without any ra*n, but I don’t want to jinx it. If safe is how we start describing the weather, then I think that means we’re out of the wacky weather. We’re also eyeing some snow in the long-range forecast, so keep doing those snow dances, Mainely Skiers! For the current lift status, click the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

See ya on the slopes!

– Keegan

February 2, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 26, 2024)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	67 / 68	99%
Sugarloaf	55 / 176	31%
Sunday River	118 / 139	85%
Pleasant Mountain	32 / 47	68%

Trail of the Day: Casablanca Glades #4 (Saddleback)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Free Ski Night @ Black Mountain of Maine	January 10	March 20	Every Wednesday
Snodeo Weekend In Rangeley	January 25	January 28	Four Days
Sugarloaf Charity Summit	January 27	January 27	One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC	January 28	January 28	One Day
IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
USASA Rail Jam @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
WinterKids Family Day @ BigRock	February 4	February 4	One Day
Fat Bike Race @ Sugarloaf Outdoor Center	February 11	February 11	One Day
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

3rd Annual Hill Climb:

The 3rd. Annual Hill Climb at Saddleback has recently opened for registration, so be as quick as a ski bunny and register! The Hill Climb is on Friday & Saturday, April 19-20, 2024. This event grows every year and brings in smiling faces from all over New England. It is definitely something you do not want to miss! Learn more below!

saddlebackmaine.com

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February Break Fun:

Remember, as February Break approaches, make sure we are stocking up on gear for dress-up days at Saddleback; we want to look our very best going down our favorite trails! Sugarloaf is also hosting their February Fireworks this year at the end of the break on the 23rd!

mainelyskiing.com

WinterKids Downhill 24:

Help raise money for families in need by participating in Sugarloaf and WinetKids Downhill 24. Happening from February 29, to March 1. To register and learn more about this special opportunity to ski around the clock, click the link below!

winterkids.org

Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend:

While this is an event for the other popular winter activity in Rangeley, we’re talking about it due to the scale of the event. Rangeley’s Snodeo Weekend kicks off on Thursday, January 25, and runs through Sunday, January 28. With lots of festivities happening near or around the trails, including fireworks and a snowmobile parade, you won’t want to miss it! Learn more by clicking the link below!

rangeleysnowmobile.com

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Sugarloaf Charity Summit:

The Sugarloaf Charity Summit, Sugarloaf’s premier fundraising event, provides an opportunity for Sugarloafers, old and new, to join forces in the fight against cancer. Their efforts to raise a mountain of money have been going strong for 24 years and you can join them on January 27, 2024. Learn more below!

sugarloafcharitysummit.org

Bucksaw Express:

The Bucksaw Express (a Doppelmayr detachable) at Sugarloaf is about to be their newest lift running up West Mountain; if everything goes to plan, it should be set to spin in early February! I might have to go get the VERY first chair…

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

If you’re still in the Christmas spirit or you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure, there are a number of various dates for horse-drawn carriage rides in downtown Rangeley. Don’t miss out on making those memories before the season ends! For more info and dates, see the full schedule below!

• Saturday, January 27th
• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, February 10th
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th (February Break)
• Thursday, February 22nd (February Break)
• Saturday, February 24th (February Break)
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

Skier Services:

Check out the Skier Services page on our website. This page is filled to the brim with things skiers will find helpful. With pages like a resort status page, mountain guides to Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mountain, Black Mountain of Maine, and Lost Valley (With more to come, stay tuned), and more. Find it all on the Skier Services page from the website or by clicking the link below.

mainelyskiing.com

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

Man! Things have taken a turn for the better compared to earlier in the season! While we had a slight hiccup mid-week, the mountains are recovering nicely. That’s East Coast skiing for you 🙂 We’re not “born from ice” for nothing now are we? As conditions are on the rise, keep enjoying it as much as possible… anything could happen after all!

Weather:

Knock on wood… but no rain in the foreseeable future!!! Only a couple of snow days today and Wednesday the 31st. As we head into the last weekend of January, it’s going to be a cloudy couple of days but with comfortable temperatures to carve snow in! Keep doing those snow dances Mainely Skiers! For the current lift status, see the following link:

mainelyskiing.com

Point em downhill bub!

– Keegan

January 26, 2024

Mainely Skiing Weekly Email (January 5, 2024)

Welcome to the Mainely Skiing Weekly Email! This email will be sent straight to your inbox at the end of every week to highlight what’s happening with your Maine ski resort!

Mountain Report:

Mountain Name	Trails Open	Percent Open
Saddleback	16 / 68	24%
Sugarloaf	40 / 176	23%
Sunday River	40 / 139	29%
Pleasant Mountain	8 / 47	17%

Trail of the Day: Northern Lights (Sunday River)

Upcoming Events:

Make sure to add these events to your calendar to keep yourself up to date with the local happenings. Of course, you can always visit our events page, which is constantly getting updated so you can know about the event before anyone else! Click here

Event Name:	Start Date:	End Date:	Occurrence:
Indie Demo Day @ Sunday River	January 6	January 6	One Day
Vertical Challenge @ BigRock	January 6	January 6	One Day
2nd Annual Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback	January 7	January 7	One Day
Rangeley Fat Bike Loppet @ RLTC	January 28	January 28	One Day
IFSA Junior Freeride @ Saddleback	January 28	January 28	One Day
Fire on the Mountain @ Sugarloaf	February 2	February 4	Three Days
February Fest @ Saddleback	February 23	February 23	One Day

Electric Mountain:

Join fellow Sugarloafers in the Widowmaker this weekend for the 2nd. Annual Electric Mountain. This 21+ event is filled with live EDM preformances from people like Max Dansky, The HIVE, G-Space, Finneh, Mystyk Forest, and more. Check it out below!

sugarloaf.com

Vertical Challenge @ Big Rock:

The Vertical Challenge is set to take on BigRock on January 6, 2024. The Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain.

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Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides:

The Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides are back in Downtown Rangeley. See the full schedule below!

• Saturday, January 6th
• Saturday, January 13th
• Saturday, January 20th
• Saturday, January 27th
• Saturday, February 3rd
• Saturday, February 10th
• Saturday, February 17th
• Sunday, February 18th 11:30-1:30pm (Winterpaloozah)
• Tuesday, February 20th
• Thursday, February 22nd
• Saturday, February 24th
• Saturday, March 2nd
• Saturday, March 9th
• Saturday, March 16th

Vertical Challenge @ Black Mountain of Maine:

Happening at Black Mountain of Maine on Saturday, January 20, the Vertical Challenge is a series of free casual ski & snowboard races held at ski resorts throughout the northeast. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival, featuring snowy activities for all ages throughout a fun day on the mountain. Learn more below.

skiblackmountain.org

Mainely Skiing Gear Guide:

It’s been a long time in the making, but I’m extremely excited to share our gear guide page with you. Complete with beginner, intermediate, and expert pages filled with the appropriate gear for each level. Check it out by clicking the link below.

mainelysking.com/gear-guide

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Sugarloaf Marathon Registration Open:

The Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K registration is now open. Thankfully, you have time to prepare for the race, as the deadline to sign up is April 15. For more information on the races, click the link below.

sugarloaf.com

Resort Status Page:

Our Resort Status page is now live. Complete with the various ski areas we cover, you’ll have all the important information relevant to us skiers. Check out the page below.

mainelyskiing.com

Vertical Challenge @ Saddleback:

Saddleback will host the Vertical Challenge on Sunday, January 7. The event is a series of free casual ski and snowboard races open to all ages and abilities. Skiers and snowboarders are divided by gender and age to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in each category. Check it out by clicking the link below.

saddlebackmaine.com

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Saddleback Webcams:

Have you visited the Saddleback Webcams? With three cameras scattered across the mountain, you’re guaranteed to get the best sunset. You could go back in time if you missed the best part. Click the link below to see last night’s sunset!

saddlebackmaine.com

Last Chair:

With great snowmaking temps and good conditions all around, this past week has been one you don’t want to miss. With photos coming out of the resorts like the one from Maine Mountain Media (below), it’s safe to say winter is back!

Photo: Maine Mountain Media (Taken 1.2.24)

Weather:

With some snow coming on Sunday and even more next week, the excitement is building here in the Maine mountains! See the weather and make sure to click the link below to see current lift status.

mainelyskiing.com

Here’s to hoping!

– Keegan

January 5, 2024

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